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Thruxton Tump, a motte castle at Thruxton Court

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Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Spotted Woodpecker and Fieldfare
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Great Spotted Woodpecker, Fieldfare, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF ST BARTHOLOMEW

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Spotted Woodpecker, Fieldfare, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Daffodil, Meadow Saffron, Wood Anemone +135 more · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 46Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 46Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route813 m
Named routeRef 46Length 813 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Alternative RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 46Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 46Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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